One Stinking Line???

Ok, we're remote. I get that. What boggles my mind is that with one single misplaced dig spot, one little "uh-oh", and the ENTIRE area is without long distance, internet and cellular phone services for hours! For those of us without television, we're really disconnected!

But, it comes with the territory, and when these things happen (which they do with alarming frequency!), we remember to be grateful when the internet comes back up, and our link to the outside world is restored.

(Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online)

April Showers bring... April snowstorms?

It's the 29th of April, and we could sure use some springtime around these parts. These hellacious wind storms with snow wreck havoc on the newborn calves, and cause general hate and discontent to those of us without livestock. 

The wind was screaming most of the night and morning. It sounded and felt as if the roof would come off in one piece. By late morning, the wind had mostly died down, but a little bit of evidence was left blown and stuck to the side of the house and garage doors. Note the snow blown into the corners and frozen in place. Late April in Western Wyoming...

It's CALVING SEASON!

It's time for babies! Lots and lots of babies!  

The calves are a'comin', and it's the busy season around these parts. First year heifers and seasoned cows alike need someone watching over to ensure the offspring are healthy deliveries. Mud and blood and cowpies come with the territory this time of year, and I wish all my ranching friends a fruitful calf season!

(Pictures to be posted soon! Once the wind stops blowing and the snow stops coming in sideways, I can go out to the ranches and grab some shots!)

Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act

My goal is not to be political with this blog, but I must mention the HR 980 currently before Congress. This bill proposes 24 million acres as newly designated wilderness with very strict conditions set for human use. 

While we adamantly advocate responsible land use, this bill would have serious consequences for our Remote Western Town, and the recreation and tourism therein. 

Our townfolk have really mobilized around this issue more than any other I've seen in recent times.  Time will tell how this issue plays out.  Keep informed!